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Ana Schnabl

Ana Schnabl

The Guardian

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Hollywood’s villains were once Russian or Chinese. Now they’re us – people from the Balkans

I recently watched the new bro-flick Wolfs . In my defence: I was sick and therefore lacking in imagination. I didn’t fall for the Brad Pitt-George...

30.10.2024 40

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I grew up in the shadow of the Slovenian Alps, but their serene beauty only calls to me now

I live in northern Slovenia, in the medieval town of Kamnik. This town lends its name to one of the three Alpine ranges that overlook the territory of...

27.09.2024 10

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I’m glad Slovenia is recognising Palestine at last – but why did my country hesitate for so long?

It is common knowledge that we Slovenes are a hard-working, neat but in essence spineless folk. Our favourite pastime is oppressing our fellow...

03.06.2024 30

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First Dog on the Moon Last year Voyager 1 started sending ‘gibberish code’. It was broken! In space!

24.04.2024 100

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Do you speak a ‘big’ global language? Here’s what my tiny language can teach you

A couple of years ago, I received an invitation from a German cultural institution to present my debut short story collection, which was translated...

24.04.2024 100

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My grandmother’s walnut tree didn’t survive fires and floods – but she left us a recipe for hope

My grandmother loved baking and was, therefore, an excellent baker. I can still see her massaging flour, sugar, eggs, yeast, butter and milk into...

01.01.2024 10

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Slovenia and I grew up together – and I’ve seen its early dream of tolerance turn sour

One weekend in July 1993, when independent Slovenia was two years old, my father announced over breakfast: “Ana, our life will change soon.” I...

15.12.2023 40

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